Date/Time
10/21/2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
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Event Type(s)
Leadership Connections
Event Description
After taking over a flagship program, entrepreneurs John Meyer and Morgan Larson transformed Leadership South Dakota into a tech-powered, nimble nonprofit. Running a leadership development program with a small team can be challenging, but with the right systems, technology, and strategy, it's possible to maximize impact while staying lean. This session will show how they manage and grow their program with just two part-time employees by leveraging automation, AI, low-code tools, and streamlined processes. Attendees will learn practical strategies to scale programs, including automating administrative tasks, enhancing participant engagement, and using AI for content creation and decision-making.
This session will also explore essential tools for managing workflows, tracking outcomes, and enhancing program delivery, all without needing a tech team. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this session will provide program leaders with a roadmap to running an efficient, scalable leadership initiative.
Whether you're launching a new program or refining an existing one, you'll leave with actionable steps to improve efficiency, reduce burnout, and focus on what matters most - developing impactful leaders.
About the Speakers:
John T. Meyer is a passionate leader, entrepreneur, and coach committed to helping others reach their full potential. As the Executive Director of Leadership South Dakota, he designs transformative experiences that empower leaders across the state to discover, connect, and make a lasting impact. He also coaches founders and CEOs through his company, Leadmore, guiding them in scaling their businesses and refining their leadership. Previously, he co-founded Lemonly, a design firm that has worked with global brands like Netflix, Marriott, Major League Baseball, and Google. As CEO, he built an amazing company culture, earning national recognition as one of the "best places to work." John lives in Sioux Falls with his wife, Paige, and their daughters, Margot and Liv.
Morgan Larson is a strategist and communicator dedicated to developing leaders and deepening connections across South Dakota. As the Program & Communications Manager for Leadership South Dakota, she designs transformative leadership experiences and leads communications efforts to strengthen engagement with participants, alumni, and stakeholders. Morgan has built her career in communications, business development, and event management, working with Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, and startups to foster growth and connection. A lifelong South Dakotan, she lives in rural Lake Preston with her husband, Eric, and their son, Porter.
This session will also explore essential tools for managing workflows, tracking outcomes, and enhancing program delivery, all without needing a tech team. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this session will provide program leaders with a roadmap to running an efficient, scalable leadership initiative.
Whether you're launching a new program or refining an existing one, you'll leave with actionable steps to improve efficiency, reduce burnout, and focus on what matters most - developing impactful leaders.
About the Speakers:
John T. Meyer is a passionate leader, entrepreneur, and coach committed to helping others reach their full potential. As the Executive Director of Leadership South Dakota, he designs transformative experiences that empower leaders across the state to discover, connect, and make a lasting impact. He also coaches founders and CEOs through his company, Leadmore, guiding them in scaling their businesses and refining their leadership. Previously, he co-founded Lemonly, a design firm that has worked with global brands like Netflix, Marriott, Major League Baseball, and Google. As CEO, he built an amazing company culture, earning national recognition as one of the "best places to work." John lives in Sioux Falls with his wife, Paige, and their daughters, Margot and Liv.
Morgan Larson is a strategist and communicator dedicated to developing leaders and deepening connections across South Dakota. As the Program & Communications Manager for Leadership South Dakota, she designs transformative leadership experiences and leads communications efforts to strengthen engagement with participants, alumni, and stakeholders. Morgan has built her career in communications, business development, and event management, working with Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, and startups to foster growth and connection. A lifelong South Dakotan, she lives in rural Lake Preston with her husband, Eric, and their son, Porter.
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Virtual Event - Zoom
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